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Posted on 5/19/2023 The Virginia State Bar is seeking public comment on a proposed amendment to Rule 8.4 adding a new paragraph (f).
Posted on 5/9/2023 On May 9, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13, regarding the clarification of the term “shall.” Effective immediately.
Posted on 4/28/2023 The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the bylaws of the Virginia State Bar and the Virginia State Bar Council.
Posted on 4/19/2023 The VSB seeks public comment on proposed amendments to Paragraph 13 which add a specific mechanism for Respondents to demand three-judge panels at 13-16.BB, 13-18.O, 13-20, 13-25, and 13-29, and clarifies related definitions in Paragraph 13-1.
Posted on 4/13/2023 Comments on the proposed amended rule must be received by June 12, 2023.
Posted on 3/20/2023 Proposed advisory Legal Ethics Opinion 1900 - Duty to disclose the death of the client. Pending before the Legal Ethics Committee.
Posted on 3/1/2023 On March 1, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 13-25(C) regarding Board Proceedings for Reinstatement, effective April 30, 2023.
Posted on 1/31/2023 The Virginia State Bar seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia, Part 6, Section IV, Paragraph 13-24 (“Paragraph 13-24”) regarding reciprocal disciplinary proceedings.
Posted on 1/18/2023 On January 18, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted amendments to Part Six, Section IV, Paragraph 3(c) regarding Judicial class members, effective March 18, 2023.
Posted on 1/17/2023 On January 6, 2023, the Supreme Court of Virginia adopted Legal Ethics Opinion 1899, Use of Conversion Clause in Flat Fee Agreements, effective immediately.